Tesco ‘washes hands’ as 183 distribution jobs threatened
Union leaders say Tesco is “burying its head in the sand” as 183 drivers’ jobs have come under threat at its Doncaster distribution centre.
Archives for September 9, 2012
Food manufacturers seek smarter salt targets
A more 'results oriented' approach to cutting salt in people's diets is being sought by manufacturers, given the problems faced by some sectors of the industry in meeting the existing 2012 salt reduction targets
New TV show to target ‘lies’ told by some food manufacturers
Major food manufacturers which tell marketing “lies” and are “only concerned with the bottom line” will be exposed in a new TV series, one of its presenters has vowed.
Food refrigeration firm told to pay £140k over fatal accident
Food refrigeration firm George Baker & Co has been ordered to pay £140,000 after admitting safety failures that led to the death of a 61-year old worker, who was crushed beneath an unsecured racking system.
2 Sisters worker in ‘life threatening’ condition after industrial accident
A 2 Sisters factory worker is in a “life threatening” condition in intensive care after an industrial accident at the food manufacturer’s Scunthorpe site.
New safety fee to punish lawbreakers
Firms that flout the law by failing to ensure their workplaces are safe for workers will be subject to additional costs from next month.
Jim Paice “disappointed” to be sacked as farming minister
Jim Paice described his sacking as food and farming minister as “disappointing.”
Poole’s Pies hopes winning new business will earn a crust
Winning new business is tough at any time but particularly challenging during a recession. One food manufacturer dedicated to the challenge is Wigan-based pie maker Poole’s Pies.
Food manufacturers warned apple prices could double
A potentially disastrous year for UK apple growers could see manufacturers stung by a rise of as much as 100% in the cost of pre-processed cookers.
Sugar to drive ABF results 'substantially ahead' of last year
Food and fashion firm Associated British Foods (ABF) will report adjusted operating profit for the second half of its financial year “substantially ahead of last year”, thanks to a strong performance in sugar.